1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | 240 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2440 mm |
